Add icon on the desktop of the Windows 7 taskbar

I just finished installing Windows 7 upgrade from Vista 32 bit.  On Vista, I had an icon in my taskbar to take me directly to the desktop.  I have not found a way to get this icon on Windows 7.  I don't want to have to do a right click on an open space in the taskbar and then click Show Desktop.  Previously, it was easy to copy pictures to my desktop simply by dragging them on the desktop icon in the taskbar.  I would like to be able to do it again.  Thank you

You should have the show desktop icon in the SysTray in the lower right of the toolbar. If you want an icon on the taskbar, see this.

How to re-create the show desktop icon on the Quick Launch XP toolbar
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/190355

Restore desktop icon lounge in the Vista Quick Launch toolbar
http://www.windowsreference.com/Windows-Vista/restore-show-desktop-icon-to-the-Quick-Launch-toolbar-in-Vista/

How to create a "Show Desktop" shortcut in Windows 7
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/26379-show-desktop-icon-taskbar.html

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